22 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
1
The piece argues Christmas is a year long mercantile and social season. It notes goods move into manufacture, salesmen pre-stage gifts by October, and delivery spans months through Uncle Sam's Post Office. It highlights Christmas parties and gatherings that spread goodwill and celebrate the season.
Chicago Tribune writer Arthur Kans exposes the fallacy in downstate objections to redistricting. He argues state law requires redistricting by the legislature every ten years, while emphasizing Chicago and suburban districts are misrepresented. He cites governor vote figures showing Cook County’s minority districts having disproportional power relative to downstate districts.
Forest Forum Theatre in the suburb presents Movietone and Vitaphone program. Glorious Betsy in sound features Delorey Costello Conrad Nagel Marc McDermott and Betty Blythe. Tonight The Midnight Bath with Costello Moreio Ruane and Myrna Loy plus vaudeville acts. Tuesday and Wednesday Wai Ne Beery voices Boxwood of Life with Arlen Brooks and Tully tale. The Battle of the Bexes shown in sound with Hersholt Bennet Haver and ONeill.
Harry Latsis of Lataix Broa was held up at Oak Park Avenue and Harrison last Sunday about 9 20 am by two men who entered with guns and demanded the cash register contents. They took about $60 including pennies after threatening to shoot, as two women customers arrived and the robbers fled in a speeding car.
Rabbi Rosenbaum spoke at the Forvations club meeting in Masonry Temple, urging liberty and loyalty. Forest Lions collect clothing for Oak Forest hospital, using Bonds garage on Desplaines as the drop site, with Rev Hopkins overseeing. Otto Handke coordinates headphone donations for hospital patients, limited by radio rules.
Mr and Mrs Peter Wuebel former bakers at 005 Harlen avenue start Hote Bakery and Pastry shop at 7339 Madison Street next to Gerardi's in rooms once Vanity Shops. Wuebel will bake and Mrs Wuebel will serve customers. They are known for high grade bakery goods.
Fire started early Wednesday evening in the former Review Building at 7233 Madison Street when the oil burner exploded after workmen had repaired it and left for the day. The room was filled with smoke and sparks but there was no real fire or damage aside from smoke. The fire department arrived quickly. The building is now occupied by the Taafing and Shingis Co.
Forest Park post office set a new record by canceling 35,000 pieces of first class mail on Thursday. The parcel post unit also ran heavy and likely exceeded previous records this week.
A poetic fragment recalls shepherds bringing lambs and cattle to the Child in swaddling clothes and the Wise Men bearing gold incense and jewels. It extols giving all one can, yet notes Christ’s Gift remains supreme, with tangled lines referencing authors from 1920s.
Fragmented OCR text signals a local park closure affecting public and parochial facilities. Details vague but indicates timing around a holiday period and potential activities or amenities impacted for town residents. Names, dates, and specific venues are unclear in the source.
One hundred fifty singers from twenty churches united for the Third Annual Christmas cantata at Proviso Township High School. Lee Osburn conducted the festival chorus, featuring Clokey’s Christ Child Jesus cantata with multiple language carols and traditional melodies, including Adeste Fideles and regional pieces.
Forest Park No. 1054 Al F and ALM held a public installation of officers on Tuesday evening December 8 at the Forest Park Masonic Temple. A large crowd attended the ceremonies and reception with dancing and refreshments. Officers installed included Herbert O. Lilly Worshipful Master and several wardens deacons stewards and officers. Installing officers were Albert T. Thompson and George F. Hartley with Chaplain Reverend Tea Livingston and Secretary Robert J. MacAuley. Past Masters listed include Mary J. Vickery George Hartley and others.
A Christmas tree atop the Hurtem Bank Building decorates the corner of Miedbon Street and Manvab Avenue. Two Crees of Hanse lines are lit and adorned, drawing shoppers despite chilly weather. Local merchants sponsored trees on the street, adding festive charm as the city nears Yuletide.
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